In this work, political scientist David R. Mayhew examines actions performed by members of Congress throughout American history. He assesses their patterns and importance and their role in the American system of separation of powers.
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"...he fulfills his purpose, to evaluate 'public affairs in a democracy' rather than merely to deplore its passing." -- Theodore J. Lowi, Cornell University
"A book that every student of Congress will want to read." -- Gary C. Jacobson, author of The Politics of Congressional Elections
"An intriguing book, America's Congress explores a key gap in the formal study of national politics..." -- Joshua Micah Marshall, American Prospect
"Splendid." -- Michael Barone, Public Interest
"This splendid work offers convincing evidence that representative democracy is alive and well in America and making a significant difference..." -- Lee Edwards, World & I
David R. Mayhew, Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University, is also the author of Congress: The Electoral Connection (0 300 01809 6, pb. [pound]9.50) and Divided We Govern (0 300 04837 8, pb. [pound]10.95), both published by Yale University Press.
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